27 11 2017

Following today’s decision to renew the use of glyphosate for five years, IFA President Joe Healy said it was an important outcome for farmers and for science. While it would have been better to have a longer renewal, Joe Healy said it does stand up to those who wanted to ignore scientific advice.

09 11 2017

Following a meeting with Tanaiste Frances Fitzgerald this week, IFA President Joe Healy has welcomed the commitment from the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation Frances Fitzgerald to review the criteria for issuing work permits for farm workers from outside the EEA (European Economic Area).